Differentiated Instruction Using Technology Across the Curriculum
Welcome to Your Course Wiki!
We will be using this wiki for organization of course resources and materials (Read).
Edmodo group will be used for active course discussions, announcements and turning in assignments (Write)
Course Description
Educators are responsible to incorporate instructional and assistive technology into their classrooms and into their students’ Individualized Education Plans. This course provides real world experiences, resources and skill development in using the latest software, Internet resources, adaptive equipment and best practices. Make decisions with guidance resulting in practical solutions that can be readily implemented in inclusive classrooms.
This course is offered in 5 modules. The focus is more on students and curriculum rather than how technology works. Students will gain overview knowledge of a range of potentially helpful technologies as they relate to learner accommodation or curriculum modification strategies.
Course Dates:
** Module #1 Managing the Learning Environment – Friday through Saturday morning
History/Future of Technology in Education
Intro to UDL, AT and AAC
Managing the Learning Environment
Operating Systems, Devices, Browsers, and Accessibility
File Management, Cloud Storage, Digital Collaboration
Using Online Course Tools
Module #2 – Saturday (afternoon)
Instructional Activities on the Internet for Curriculum Integration
Choosing Technology to support the Curriculum
Exploring Chrome extensions and Google Tools
Exploring Online Tools
Becoming a Connected Educator
ONLINE Module #3 - Universal Design for Learning
UDL: Online Investigations & Discussions
ONLINE Module #4 Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology Tools, AT End Users, AT Procedures: Investigations and Discussions
Module #4 LAB - Friday to Saturday Morning
Creating Lesson Plans and Integrating Tools
Hands-On Assistive Technology, iPad, and Chrome Tools Lab
Module #5 - Saturday Afternoon
Multimedia, Project/Problem Based Learning
Connected Educator Continued
Final Project Due Friday March 2nd by Midnight
This course is offered in a blended format and 40% of the coursework takes place online between course meetings. EXPECT TWO DAYS/16 HOURS OF ONLINE INVESTIGATION WORK AND DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN CLASS WEEKENDS.
Online Learning Tips:
1. Read the Syllabus
2. Plan weekly study times
3. Log-in to the course at least 3 times per week
4. Ask Questions
5. Make connections with fellow students.
SPND 422
Differentiated Instruction Using Technology Across the Curriculum
Welcome to Your Course Wiki!
We will be using this wiki for organization of course resources and materials (Read).Edmodo group will be used for active course discussions, announcements and turning in assignments (Write)
Course Description
Educators are responsible to incorporate instructional and assistive technology into their classrooms and into their students’ Individualized Education Plans. This course provides real world experiences, resources and skill development in using the latest software, Internet resources, adaptive equipment and best practices. Make decisions with guidance resulting in practical solutions that can be readily implemented in inclusive classrooms.
This course is offered in 5 modules. The focus is more on students and curriculum rather than how technology works. Students will gain overview knowledge of a range of potentially helpful technologies as they relate to learner accommodation or curriculum modification strategies.
Course Dates:
This course is offered in a blended format and 40% of the coursework takes place online between course meetings.
EXPECT TWO DAYS/16 HOURS OF ONLINE INVESTIGATION WORK AND DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN CLASS WEEKENDS.
Online Learning Tips:
1. Read the Syllabus
2. Plan weekly study times
3. Log-in to the course at least 3 times per week
4. Ask Questions
5. Make connections with fellow students.
Read:
TECHNOLOGY ACCESS SURVEY